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mattytreks · 23 May 2022, 01:45 AM

Three short months ago, I established first contact with my AD via phone. Around two months back, my wife and I made our first in-store visit with them to relationship-build and grow rapport.

My wife wanted a very specifically-configured DJ31 -- a higher end piece that clocked in just over 20k. I felt if we were to place priority on that, this would get our foot in the door to help me acquire the pieces I wanted.

Unbelievably, last month we got the call for her DJ and were given right of first refusal, which we most certainly did not refuse. My wife was absoutely ecstatic.

As for me, I wanted what I'm sure almost every guy goes in wanting: first priority GMT Batman, second priority No-Date Sub, and third priority YG DD 40 President.

I was prepared for a considerable wait for all...that was, until I got a call yesterday. I am happy to share my first SS sports watch, that I am shocked to own after only establishing contact with my AD a mere three months ago.

For those in the same boat: don't give up, and practice exemplary courtesy with your AD (i.e. I brought the store two-dozen pastries when we picked up my wife's watch last month...those little things go a very, very long way to forge strong relationships).

For those who own the No-Date, it's a real beauty. The symmetry and simplicity are what really drew me in. The perfect everyday piece, in my opinion.

That is all. For now :)

JayHantz · 23 May 2022, 01:47 AM

Thanks for sharing, OP, and great story. Relationships are key and it sounds like your AD is taking care of you. That Sub is my favorite in the current collection - simple, symmetrical, and easy to wear.

RolexDave68 · 23 May 2022, 04:20 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the Sub club, enjoy your first and enjoy the journey

Wahlberg · 23 May 2022, 04:42 AM

Which 20k DJ31?

MichelleP · 23 May 2022, 04:59 AM

Congratulations. Pics of the Date-Just too please

Tim Plains · 23 May 2022, 05:04 AM

Congrats. The only reason you got that is because of the DJ, don't fool yourself, and you likely won't get the other mentioned Rolex models unless you spend that much more on other items.

kittansett · 23 May 2022, 05:07 AM

Your wife got you the sub!

bestbestquality · 23 May 2022, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

Congrats. The only reason you got that is because of the DJ, don't fool yourself, and you likely won't get the other mentioned Rolex models unless you spend that much more on other items.

I was offered a date sub in less than 2 months with no prior purchase history.

mattytreks · 23 May 2022, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Which 20k DJ31?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichelleP

Congratulations. Pics of the Date-Just too please

As reguested! DJ31, Two-tone everose jubilee, diamond bezel, MOP dial.

This is an absolute stunner. When seen under lighting...considerable sparkles to say the least.

MichelleP · 23 May 2022, 07:45 AM

Nice. Congratulations to your wife as well

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

rmlovett1 · 23 May 2022, 08:06 AM

Congratulations to both!

subprimero · 23 May 2022, 09:29 AM

Double congratulations!

m3tek44 · 23 May 2022, 12:12 PM

Welcome to the club! Congratulations!!

Benzsiam · 23 May 2022, 12:23 PM

Double congrats to you and your wife!

Both of you got two gorgeous timepieces within a very short wait time.

It seems like you have a very good relationship with your SA, many more will come in your way in the near future if you plan to have more collection.

KeithP · 23 May 2022, 12:49 PM

Nicely done

mattytreks · 23 May 2022, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Double congrats to you and your wife!

Both of you got two gorgeous timepieces within a very short wait time.

It seems like you have a very good relationship with your SA, many more will come in your way in the near future if you plan to have more collection.

Thank you, Benz. It was incredibly short wait time, based on expectations set by the SA, and also by my own expectations. The wife was prepared to wait 6-12 months for her DJ31, and I mentally prepared myself for a wait of 12-18 months just for a Sub, and 2+ years or even more for a GMT. But, miraculous things happen, and I believe this fits the definition of a miracle, haha.

For additional context, the AD informed me this was the first No-Date Sub they’d received all year, and we’re almost into June. Yikes. It was extremely humbling knowing they chose to dial me up when one actually surfaced. But this was precisely why we made my wife’s watch the first priority, so that we could establish a respectable amount of spend with the AD before hoping for any type of SS sports watch fortune.

As you have alluded, hopefully this is just the start!

herefortheattachment · 23 May 2022, 03:12 PM

Lots of anecdotes indicate Rolex is encouraging ADs to give inventory to first-time Rolex buyers. Check out the pinned thread on Reddit.. wait times seem to be improving.

Nice gesture to give the staff some food. I’m sure they appreciated it… Personally I can’t imagine making a luxury purchase and feeling the need to woo the staff. I just bought a Seamaster 300m instead of a Sub as a result. No wait list, treated great, didn’t have to try to get on an SA’s good side with baked goods and “build a relationship” before shoving thousands of dollars into their hands. (Oh well, my watch has depreciated since I got it, yours probably hasn’t ;)

Maybe I am too old school… Rolex SA games sound stressful, life is stressful enough as-is. Luxury purchase experiences should be enjoyable.

CorgiWatcher · 23 May 2022, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittansett

Your wife got you the sub!

Wife MVP!

AlbionJackal · 23 May 2022, 11:50 PM

Congratulations... fabulous second purchase from an AD.

May you both wear them in good health.

travisb · 24 May 2022, 12:45 AM

Congratulations to the both of you!

mattytreks · 24 May 2022, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorgiWatcher

Wife MVP!

She's a keeper!

Quote:

Originally Posted by herefortheattachment

Lots of anecdotes indicate Rolex is encouraging ADs to give inventory to first-time Rolex buyers. Check out the pinned thread on Reddit.. wait times seem to be improving.

Nice gesture to give the staff some food. I’m sure they appreciated it… Personally I can’t imagine making a luxury purchase and feeling the need to woo the staff. I just bought a Seamaster 300m instead of a Sub as a result. No wait list, treated great, didn’t have to try to get on an SA’s good side with baked goods and “build a relationship” before shoving thousands of dollars into their hands. (Oh well, my watch has depreciated since I got it, yours probably hasn’t ;)

Maybe I am too old school… Rolex SA games sound stressful, life is stressful enough as-is. Luxury purchase experiences should be enjoyable.

As it pertains to the jumping through hoops and wooing of staff, you do make a point -- it is absurd and ridiculous. But, I was willing to play along, so long as it didn't require too much effort and stress (and it did not). Besides, it feels good to be nice. And they certainly reciprocated. Win/win.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlbionJackal

Congratulations... fabulous second purchase from an AD.

May you both wear them in good health.

Thank you for the kind words, Good Sir!

LC23 · 3 September 2022, 03:16 AM

wow curious which part of the world you are in haha..

Giovannibravo · 3 September 2022, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Which 20k DJ31?

Perhaps some diamond model with bi-metal.

stylinleems · 3 September 2022, 03:33 AM

Congratulations!! Relationships are key.

TNT009 · 3 September 2022, 03:34 AM

Congrats

enjoythemusic · 3 September 2022, 04:49 AM

well-played.jpg

CarlOver · 3 September 2022, 05:09 AM

Congratulations x2. Enjoy them both!

mario1971 · 3 September 2022, 05:22 AM

Congratulations to both of you - beautiful watches, especially this Datejust!

brandrea · 3 September 2022, 05:33 AM

Congratulations to you and your wife

Shmoopy · 3 September 2022, 06:00 AM

Very nice. Congratulations. That sub does look great with no date. It has really grown on me.

Seems like you were direct about the pieces you wanted and it worked out.

As far as gifts... that is a polarizing topic around these parts. lol

23 May 2022, 01:45 AM	#1
mattytreks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: California Watch: BLRO Posts: 52	Incoming (New Collector Success Story) Three short months ago, I established first contact with my AD via phone. Around two months back, my wife and I made our first in-store visit with them to relationship-build and grow rapport. My wife wanted a very specifically-configured DJ31 -- a higher end piece that clocked in just over 20k. I felt if we were to place priority on that, this would get our foot in the door to help me acquire the pieces I wanted. Unbelievably, last month we got the call for her DJ and were given right of first refusal, which we most certainly did not refuse. My wife was absoutely ecstatic. As for me, I wanted what I'm sure almost every guy goes in wanting: first priority GMT Batman, second priority No-Date Sub, and third priority YG DD 40 President. I was prepared for a considerable wait for all...that was, until I got a call yesterday. I am happy to share my first SS sports watch, that I am shocked to own after only establishing contact with my AD a mere three months ago. For those in the same boat: don't give up, and practice exemplary courtesy with your AD (i.e. I brought the store two-dozen pastries when we picked up my wife's watch last month...those little things go a very, very long way to forge strong relationships). For those who own the No-Date, it's a real beauty. The symmetry and simplicity are what really drew me in. The perfect everyday piece, in my opinion. That is all. For now :)

23 May 2022, 07:45 AM	#10
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,102	Nice. Congratulations to your wife as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle

23 May 2022, 12:23 PM	#14
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,921	Double congrats to you and your wife! Both of you got two gorgeous timepieces within a very short wait time. It seems like you have a very good relationship with your SA, many more will come in your way in the near future if you plan to have more collection. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

23 May 2022, 11:50 PM	#19
AlbionJackal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 190	Congratulations... fabulous second purchase from an AD. May you both wear them in good health. __________________ Rolex 1993 16700, 2012 116520, 2012 116610LV, 2017 116660, 2020 326934 - Tudor 2021 79030B, 2022 79210CNU - JLC 2008 GT SG Reverso, Omega 2016 3570.50 Speedmaster Pro, CasiOak 2022 GMA-2100, 1999 Tag Heuer 2000 Sport,

3 September 2022, 03:16 AM	#22
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	wow curious which part of the world you are in haha.. __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

23 May 2022, 01:47 AM	#2
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Thanks for sharing, OP, and great story. Relationships are key and it sounds like your AD is taking care of you. That Sub is my favorite in the current collection - simple, symmetrical, and easy to wear.

23 May 2022, 04:20 AM	#3
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: Here and There Watch: 116613LN Posts: 2,560	Congratulations and welcome to the Sub club, enjoy your first and enjoy the journey

23 May 2022, 04:42 AM	#4
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	Which 20k DJ31?

23 May 2022, 04:59 AM	#5
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,102	Congratulations. Pics of the Date-Just too please

23 May 2022, 05:04 AM	#6
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: It's not Tim Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,100	Congrats. The only reason you got that is because of the DJ, don't fool yourself, and you likely won't get the other mentioned Rolex models unless you spend that much more on other items.

23 May 2022, 05:07 AM	#7
kittansett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Never never land Posts: 178	Your wife got you the sub!

23 May 2022, 08:06 AM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,490	Congratulations to both!

23 May 2022, 09:29 AM	#12
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Double congratulations!

23 May 2022, 12:12 PM	#13
m3tek44 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,233	Welcome to the club! Congratulations!!

23 May 2022, 12:49 PM	#15
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Nicely done

23 May 2022, 03:12 PM	#17
herefortheattachment "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mars Posts: 116	Lots of anecdotes indicate Rolex is encouraging ADs to give inventory to first-time Rolex buyers. Check out the pinned thread on Reddit.. wait times seem to be improving. Nice gesture to give the staff some food. I’m sure they appreciated it… Personally I can’t imagine making a luxury purchase and feeling the need to woo the staff. I just bought a Seamaster 300m instead of a Sub as a result. No wait list, treated great, didn’t have to try to get on an SA’s good side with baked goods and “build a relationship” before shoving thousands of dollars into their hands. (Oh well, my watch has depreciated since I got it, yours probably hasn’t ;) Maybe I am too old school… Rolex SA games sound stressful, life is stressful enough as-is. Luxury purchase experiences should be enjoyable.

24 May 2022, 12:45 AM	#20
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Congratulations to the both of you!

3 September 2022, 03:33 AM	#24
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,178	Congratulations!! Relationships are key.

3 September 2022, 03:34 AM	#25
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,124	Congrats

3 September 2022, 04:49 AM	#26
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,431	well-played.jpg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

3 September 2022, 05:09 AM	#27
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 1,919	Congratulations x2. Enjoy them both!

3 September 2022, 05:22 AM	#28
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland Watch: Rolex, ALS Posts: 2,485	Congratulations to both of you - beautiful watches, especially this Datejust! __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

3 September 2022, 05:33 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	Congratulations to you and your wife

3 September 2022, 06:00 AM	#30
Shmoopy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA/EU Posts: 346	Very nice. Congratulations. That sub does look great with no date. It has really grown on me. Seems like you were direct about the pieces you wanted and it worked out. As far as gifts... that is a polarizing topic around these parts. lol

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